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You want what now?

You want what now?

What to do when donors ask for something on the side.

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Brad Smith
Jan 25, 2022
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Hit with “on the side” requests? Try a polite “No” instead.

Remember the 80s RomCom When Harry met Sally? In one of the diner scenes Sally orders a slice of apple pie a la mode, but with the following caveats: "I'd like the pie heated, and I don't want the ice cream on top; I want it on the side. And I'd like strawberry instead of vanilla if you have i…

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